Disney's copyright on the earliest Mickey and Minnie Mouse characters expires in the US on 1 January, entering the public domain.
Former US President Trump denies allegations of bullying his way into the film Home Alone 2, countering comments from director Chris Columbus.
Richard Dormer, known for his roles in Game of Thrones and Blue Lights, is a highly successful actor from Northern Ireland. In an interview, he mentioned his decision not to portray terrorists in his work.
Starting in February, Amazon Prime Video in the UK will introduce "limited" ads in its content. Users can opt to pay £2.99 a month to remove the ads.
New Agatha Christie adaptation "Murder is Easy" is set in Scotland and features David Jonsson as a detective probing a series of deaths in a quaint village.
Actor Lee Sun-kyun, known for his role in Parasite, has been reportedly found dead, with suspicions of illegal drug use since early this year.
Dominic West, star of The Crown, acknowledges understanding criticism of the show. He expresses discomfort with the notion of the Royal Family's lives being "fair game".
Ian Pepperell, known for his role as Roy Tucker in The Archers for 22 years, has passed away. He also appeared in the TV show EastEnders.
The Elephant House café, known as the 'Harry Potter café', is set to reopen three years after a fire near Edinburgh's George IV Bridge. The popular café, which was located close to the fire's source, is preparing to welcome back customers after a prolonged closure.
The Taliban government in Afghanistan is reportedly imprisoning survivors of women abuse, justifying it as a protective measure, according to a UN report. The UNAMA highlighted that this practice has detrimental effects on the mental and physical health of survivors. Additionally, state-sponsored women's shelters, crucial for protecting women, no longer exist as the Taliban government deems them unnecessary. The UNAMA report reveals that gender-based violence against Afghan women and girls has risen, exacerbated by economic, financial, and humanitarian crises. The Taliban's severe suppression of women's rights in Afghanistan is among the harshest globally.